226 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584, United States
Do you love New Hampshire history?
Visit the Wilder-Holton House Museum and get connected with the men and women who founded and built our town.
Postcards from the past
View our gallery of postcards from Lancaster's "Good Old Days
Hidden away in scrapbooks is a visual record of Lancaster. Postcards were a common and popular way of communication from the late 1800s on. Aside from the typical color shots of fall leaves and tourist attractions, postcards recorded everyday life and events since images could be produced from film negatives and printed locally.
This presentation, copied from scrapbooks in our archive, is in memory of our late volunteer and passionate history buff, Abie Medina.
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Suumertime: a great time to visit us and treasure hunt
2025 Flea Market Updates
Tour the Wilder-Holton House on Flea Market Days
Tour the Wilder-Holton House on Flea Market Days
Find a treasure at our flea market, including our vendors, our "bargain barn" and our new selection of vintage books from our archives. Grab a hot dog and cold drink from our refreshment stand while you're at it! 7-3. Click below for dates.
Tour the Wilder-Holton House on Flea Market Days
Tour the Wilder-Holton House on Flea Market Days
Tour the Wilder-Holton House on Flea Market Days
Visit the oldest house in Lancaster and experience the everyday lives of our ancestors. From Civil War heroes to farmers, inventors and entrepreneurs, you'll find fascinating glimpses into the past. Tours are free during Flea Market Sundays, from about 10:00 to 2:00 pm. Children are welcome!
story of the lancaster unity clubs memorial fox sculpture.
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Read stories of the Memorial Fox Sculpture Presented by the Lancaster Unity Club during the 150th Anniversary Celebration, August 1914
Click HERE or the image at the right.
Lancaster NH Fox Sculpture in Centennial Park.
Our Fine Brass Ornaments would make nice gifts
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We have a total of 15 brass ornaments representing historic buildings and objects around the Lancas
Click HERE or the image at the right to see the full collection.. They make great Christmas tree decorations. They are available through our website Ornament Page
Latest ornament added to our collection
The Lancaster Historical Society : 2025: 50-50 raffle
Donate to The Lancaster Historical Society
Your donation will help us to continue our mission of supporting our community. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
We have a winner! Our beautiful rocking chair with caning by our own Jon Dugan-Henriksen was won by Mr. Rick Zito of Jefferson, NH. The raffle raised over $900 for our historical socieity's restoration work. Thanks to all who participated!
Volunteer with The Lancaster Historical Society
Join our team of volunteers and make a difference in your community. Whether you can give a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your time and skills are appreciated.
Attend Our Events
We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, community outreach events, and educational seminars. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up.
Follow Us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date on all the latest news and happenings at The Lancaster Historical Society by following us on social media. We're active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Partner with The Lancaster Historical Society
We're always looking for new partners to collaborate with on projects and events. If your organization shares our values and mission, let's work together to make a positive impact.
Spread the Word
Help us raise awareness of our mission and programs by sharing our website, social media pages, and events with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Lancaster history (click on a photo for more info)
Flea Market
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Tour our House
The Lancaster Historical Society hosts an open air flea market every 2nd Sunday from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. See Schedule.
Tour our House
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Tour our House
Volunteers offer guided tours of the Wilder-Holton House Museum during the Flea Market days, or by appointment.
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
The Paul Smith Memorial Barn contains a wide variety of historic tools and other outdoor items. It is open during flea market days.
Restoration Projects
History at your fingertips
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
The Wilder-Holton House is in need of major restoration. A number of projects are scheduled to be completed as funds are available.
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
The society has a large collection of historic Lancaster photos and slides. A major project to digitize the collection will be done in the near future.
Our Store
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
The society has a collection of ornaments of various historic structures in Lancaster and a number of history books of Lancaster's past for sale.
Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture
Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture
Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture
From our archives (click on a photo for more info)
Railroads
About Us
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
This is the home of the society in Lancaster, NH
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Used to store and display historical farm implements and other outdoor historical items.
Downtown Lancaster 1915
Downtown Lancaster 1915
Main St. looking south from P J Noyes building
"Seven to Save" program
Downtown Lancaster 1915
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance selects seven worthy historic sites each year to highlight endangered properties that need help. The Wilder-Holton House in Lancaster NH was one of the selected sites in the 2021 selection.
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Currently the Board of Directors meets at the Wilder-Holton House on the second Wednesday of each month. Meeting time is 2:00 pm.
Visitors who are interested in learning more about the operation of the society are welcome to attend and observe the board during a meeting. Questions may be asked after the regular meeting is ended.
NH History Page Link
This page contains links to NH state history websites and other interesting history items, including an 1883 birds eye map of Lancaster.